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Chapter 3 Installation
This chapter provides information for on-site requirements, unpacking, inspection, and preparing the load for use.
Unpacking and Inspection
1. Carefully inspect shipping container for signs of damage.

If the shipping container is damaged, do not unpack the unit. Immediately notify the shipping carrier and
Bird Technologies.

If the shipping container is not damaged, unpack the unit. Save shipping materials for repackaging.
2. Inspect unit for visual signs of damage.
Note:
If there is damage, immediately notify the shipping carrier and Bird Technologies.
Setup
Note:
Before first using the load, get a resistance baseline for future maintenance. Refer to
"RF
Assembly Resistance Test" on page 9
for details.
1. Remove the shipping plug from the load.
2. Replace the shipping plug with the vent plug. Refer to
Figure 1
for images of the plugs.
Mounting
Place the load in a dry, dust and vibration free environment. Do not use outdoors or in areas of condensing
humidity. Allow at least 12" (30 cm) of clearance on all sides of the load.
These loads are equipped for either portable use or fixed installation. The mounting brackets on the front and rear
faces have four mounting slots arranged in a 4
1

2
" x 20
23

32
" rectangle (114.3 x 526.3 mm). Use a screw with a
3

8
"
(9.53 mm) diameter max.
CAUTION
The Bird 8890-300SC13 is not designed for use with a blower. Do not install a blower
on the unit. Doing so will void the warranty.
WARNING
The vent plug must be used at all times when the unit is operating or cooling. Failure
to do so could result in an explosion or severe burns.
CAUTION
This load is designed for operation in a horizontal position only, with the vent plug up.
Do not use in any other manner.